Handicare Puma 20 User manual

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Puma 20 Table of content 5
Table of content
1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................7
1.1 This user manual 7
1.2 Symbols used in this manual 7
2 Safety ............................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Temperature 8
2.2 Electromagnetic radiation 8
2.3 Moving parts 8
3 General description .......................................................................................................................9
3.1 Main components 9
3.2 Configurations 9
3.3 The user 9
3.4 User environment 10
4 Use of the wheelchair.................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Adjustment options 11
4.2 Checking the wheelchair before use 12
4.3 Getting in and out of the wheelchair (transfer) 12
4.4 Driving the wheelchair 13
4.5 Obstacles 15
4.6 Pushing the wheelchair 15
4.7 Storage after use 16
5 Settings .......................................................................................................................................17
5.1 Seating system 17
5.2 Seat height 17
5.3 Centre of gravity setting 18
5.4 Controller height and depth 18
5.5 Control system programme 18
6 Transport .....................................................................................................................................19
6.1 Transport without occupant 19
6.2 Safety in cars 19
7 Maintenance................................................................................................................................23
7.1 Maintenance plan 23
7.2 Batteries 23
7.3 Tyres 24
7.4 Cleaning and desinfection 24
7.5 Used products and the environment 25
8 Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................26
9 Technical specifications...............................................................................................................27
9.1 CE declaration and requirements 27
9.2 Technical information 27
9.3 Electric wiring diagram 29

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10 Labelling......................................................................................................................................30
10.1 Markings on the wheelchair 30
11 Accessories.................................................................................................................................31
12 Warranty......................................................................................................................................32
12.1 Definitions of terms 32
12.2 Warranty period table 33

Introduction 7Puma 20
1 Introduction
Congratulations on choosing a Handicare
wheelchair. Handicare’s high-quality
mobility products are designed to enhance
independence and make your everyday life
easier.
1.1 This user manual
This user manual will help you to use and
maintain your wheelchair safely. This entire
user manual for this wheelchair consists of
three booklets:
• The general wheelchair user manual (this
booklet)
• The user manual for the seating system
• The user manual for the controller
When necessary this general user manual
refers to other manuals as shown below:
Seating system: Refers to the user manual
for the seating system.
Controller: Refers to the user manual
for the controller.
Battery charger: Refers to the user manual
for the battery charger.
Read this entire user manual (all of the
booklets) carefully before using the product.
If one of the user manuals was not included
with your wheelchair, please contact your
dealer immediately.
In addition to this user manual, there is also a
service manual for qualified specialists.
Contact Handicare if you
have a visual impairment.
1.2 Symbols used in this manual
Note!
Pointing out possible problems to the user.
Caution!
Advice for the user to prevent damage to the
product.
Warning!
Warnings for the user to prevent personal in
jury.
Not following these instructions may result
in physical injury, damage to the product or
damage to the environment!

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Warning!
Always follow the instructions given next to
the warning symbols! Not following these
instructions may result in physical injury,
damage to the wheelchair or damage to
the environment. Where possible, the
warnings have been placed in the applicable
paragraphs.
2.1 Temperature
Warning!
Avoid physical contact with the wheelchair’s
motors. The motors are continuously in
motion during use and can reach high
temperatures. After use, the motors will cool
down slowly. Physical contact may cause
burns.
Ensure that the wheelchair is not exposed
to direct sunlight for extended periods of
time. Certain parts of the wheelchair, such
as the seat, the backrest and the armrests,
can become hot if exposed to the sun for too
long. This may cause burns or skin irritation.
2.2 Electromagnetic radiation
The standard version of your electric
wheelchair has been tested for compliance
with the applicable requirements regarding
electromagnetic radiation (EMC requirements).
Note!
It cannot be excluded that electromagnetic
radiation emanating from mobile telephones,
medical apparatus and other sources, may
have an influence on the wheelchair.
It cannot be excluded that the wheelchair
will interfere with the electromagnetic fields
of, for example, shop doors, burglar alarm
systems and/or garage door openers.
In the unlikely event that such problems do
occur, you are requested to notify your dealer
immediately.
2.3 Moving parts
Warning!
Contact with the moving parts of the
wheelchair should be avoided. A wheelchair
has moving and rotating parts. Contact with
moving parts may result in serious physical
injury or damage to the wheelchair.
Moving/rotating parts (figure 1):
1. Electrically tilt adjustment
2. Electrically reclining backrest
3. Electrically elevating legrest
4. Flip-up armrests
5. Wheels (turning and pivoting)

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3 General description
Comfort is of paramount importance to many
people who make use of a wheelchair. And this
is exactly what this electrical driven wheelchair
offers: an unknown degree of driving comfort.
A distinctive feature is the unique independent
suspension system, which absorbs not only
shocks, but also vibrations.
3.1 Main components
See figure 2:
1. Drive wheels
2. Castor wheels
3. Freewheel switch
4. Controller
5. Seat cushion
6. Backrest
7. Armrest
8. Legrest with foot support
9. Headrest
3.2 Configurations
Generally speaking, the wheelchair comprises
a chassis with a seating system on top. This
special chassis makes it possible for the
wheelchair to be configured as front wheel drive
or rear wheel-drive. The wheelchair is available
in different speeds (6 km/h & 10 km/h).
In addition, the Puma 20 can be supplied with
two different types of tyres (for indoor and
outdoor use). This will have an effect on certain
specifications.
3.3 The user
Driving an electric wheelchair requires a user
to have cognitive, physical and visual skills.
The user must be able to estimate and correct
the results of actions taken when operating the
wheelchair.
The wheelchair may not transport more than
one person at a time. The maximum user
weight is 136 kg unless otherwise indicated
on the identification plate. Additional weight,
such as rucksacks, accessories or medical
apparatus, must be added to the user’s weight
to determine the maximum weight, which may
not be exceeded.

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The user must be familiar with the contents of
the user manual before driving the wheelchair.
In addition, the user of the wheelchair must
have been given thorough instruction in
using the wheelchair by a qualified specialist
before he or she participates in traffic. The
first sessions in the wheelchair should be held
under the supervision of a trainer/advisor.
Warning!
The user of the wheelchair is responsible for
complying with the applicable local safety
regulations and guidelines.
Make sure the lapstrap is correctly fitted to
the wheelchair and adjusted to the user.
(Seating system)
Driving the wheelchair under the influence of
medicines that can affect your ability to drive
is not permitted.
Driving the wheelchair without sufficient
eyesight is not permitted.
No more than one person is to be seated in
the wheelchair at a time.
Do not allow children to ride in the
wheelchair unsupervised
3.4 User environment
This wheelchair has been designed for both
indoor and outdoor use (EN12184 (2009) class
B). When driving the wheelchair outdoors, drive
only on paved roads, pavements, footpaths and
bicycle paths. The speed must be adjusted to
suit the environment.
When all of the adjustment options are set to
standard position (see 4.1 Adjustment options),
a slope of ≤10˚is deemed to be a normal
user environment for an RWD model without
there being any danger of instability. For an
FWD model this is ≤10˚. In the technical
specifications, you will find this under ‘maximum
safe slope’.
Warning!
A wheelchair should be regarded as a
replacement for the walking function. Users
must therefore travel among pedestrians and
not on roads or streets with traffic.
Drive carefully on roads which are slippery
as a result of rain, ice or snow!
Always turn on lights in cases of limited
visibility.
Exert extra care when driving at higher
speeds. Select a lower maximum speed
when driving indoors, on pavements and in
pedestrian areas.
Do not drive off of high obstacles.
Do not use the wheelchair if temperatures
are below -10˚C or above +50˚C.
Do not attach any weights to the wheelchair
without the approval of a qualified specialist.
This may negatively affect the stability of the
product.
Do not use the wheelchair for pushing and/or
towing objects.
Do not use the legrests for opening doors.
Do not drive through puddles of water
(ISO7176-9-IPX4).
Note!
Prevent the wheelchair from coming into
contact with sea water: sea water is caustic
and may damage the wheelchair.
Prevent the wheelchair from coming into
contact with sand: sand can permeate into
the moving parts of the wheelchair, causing
unnecessary fast wear of these parts.